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California creates $3,500 rebate for new electric vehicle buyers
At the end of last September, electric vehicle adoption in the US began to crater. That followed the abolition of the IRS clean vehicle tax credit as part of a series of moves by President Trump and congressional Republicans to undermine energy…
Gavin Newsom doubles down on electric vehicles as new EV rebate program launches
With federal incentives gone, California is opening its own wallet to keep electric car buyers interested. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday creating a $270 million rebate program that is expected to launch later this summer. The…
Electric cars could be GPS-tracked for eVED pay-per-mile tax sting
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to taxing electric car owners for every mile they drive and revealed that vehicles could be tracked to calculate annual payments. The Treasury on Monday published its response to a public consultation…
New Electric Car Sales ONLY Dropped 20.5% Year-Over-Year In The Second Quarter - The Autopian
It sometimes feels like we're entering the ‘soft bigotry of low expectations' phase when it comes to the non-hybrid EV market. There has been a lot of bad news lately and the market has softened a lot. I look at it the other way, and see…
How China's EV Boom Got Out of Control
China's electric-vehicle industry is often held up as proof that the central government successfully engineered global champions through massive subsidies. But for the likes of dominant players BYD Co., Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and Chery…
Why 'reverse tech transfer' from China won't happen in the US auto industry
For decades, Western carmakers complained that China forced them to hand over technology in exchange for access to the world's largest auto market. As Chinese carmakers capture global market share with cheaper, high-quality electric vehicles…
Renewed Iran Fighting Will Sustain Shift To Clean Energy
Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. W elcome back to Current Climate. The resumption of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran sent oil and gasoline prices…
Demand Trends: June's Most Researched Vehicles
It turns out the disturbance we saw in April was short-lived. Mostly, at least. This month marks the return of the pickup truck. At the top of the online search charts in June was the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Back in April, trucks occupied the…
The EV market is on the road to recovery thanks to high gas prices
EV sales were up nearly 15 percent from the start of the year, but the recovery is a bit of a mixed bag. EV sales were up nearly 15 percent from the start of the year, but the recovery is a bit of a mixed bag. Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge The…
Manufacturers Are Bringing Car Production Back to the EU Due to Tariffs
In the fall of 2024, the EU imposed tariffs on electric cars from China. A study now shows that Western manufacturers, in particular, have been shifting production to Europe ever since. (File photo) According to a study, since the introduction of…
China's graduate glut: millions of young people enter a job market with little use for them
This time of year is graduation season in China: traditionally a bittersweet period of solemn goodbyes and family celebrations as university students transition from campus life into adulthood. Now it also increasingly represents trepidation about…
CO2 emissions from fuels and combustibles declined in 2025
Buildings are becoming more energy-efficient, and renewable energy sources are increasingly being used for heating. This led to a decline in CO2 emissions from heating oil and gas last year. (File photo) Thanks to more energy-efficient buildings…
California launches EV rebates for first-time buyers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation introducing new state rebates for electric vehicles, aiming to stimulate sales amid a national slowdown. The program, effective later this summer, offers first-time buyers $3,500 for new EVs.
Subaru's EV Gamble Appears to be Paying Off. But Will it Last?
Subaru's electrification plans have been viewed by more than a few with a healthy dose of skepticism. For a smaller, fiercely independent automaker known for rugged SUVs (and some pretty sweet all-wheel drive performance cars), pouring massive…
Electric Pickups Missed the Memo as Consumer Interest Tanks
The automotive landscape is witnessing a massive divergence in what car buyers are looking for. While pain at the pump has renewed interest in electric vehicles across the United States, that enthusiasm abruptly halts the moment a truck bed is…
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